Curs engleză anul 2

C. Present Continuous / Present Perfect Continuous

1. It (rain) all week. I hope it stops by Saturday because I want to go to the beach. 2. A: Where is Gary? B: He (study, at the library) for his German test on Wednesday. In fact, he (review) for the test every day for the last week. 3. You look really great! (You, exercise) at the fitness center ?

The Simple Future has two different forms in English, "will" and "be going to" Although the two forms can sometimes be used interchangeably, they often express two very different meanings.

Both "will" and "be going to" refer to a specific time in the future

FORM Will [WILL] + [VERB] EXAMPLES: I will help him later. I will never help him. NOTE: Adverbs usually come between the first part and the second part (will never help).

FORM Be Going To [AM / IS / ARE] + [GOING TO] + [VERB] EXAMPLES: He is going to meet Jane tonight. He is definitely going to meet Jane tonight.

IMPORTANT No Future in Time Clauses

EXAMPLES: When you arrive tonight, we will go out for dinner. Correct When you will arrive tonight, we will go out for dinner. Not Correct

"Will" to Express a Voluntary Action

EXAMPLES: A: I'm really hungry. B: I'll make some sandwiches. A: I'm so tired. I'm about to fall asleep. B: I'll get you some coffee. A: The phone is ringing. B: I'll get it.

"Will" to Express a Promise

EXAMPLES: I will call you when I arrive. If I am elected President of the United States, I will make sure everyone has access to inexpensive health insurance. I promise I will not tell him about the surprise party.

3 "Be going to" to Express a Plan

EXAMPLES:

He is going to spend his vacation in Hawaii.

We are going to meet each other tonight at 6:00 PM.

A: Who is going to make John's birthday cake.

B: Sue is going to make John's birthday cake.

4 " Will" or "Be Going to" to Express a Prediction

idea of a general prediction about the future (what might happen in the future? )

EXAMPLES: The year 2222 will be a very interesting year. The year 2222 is going to be a very interesting year. John Smith will be the next President. John Smith is going to be the next President.

ACTIVE/ PASSIVE FORMS

EXAMPLES:

John will certainly finish his work by 5:00 PM. (active)

The work will be certainly finished by 5:00 PM. (passive)

Sally is going to make a beautiful dinner tonight. (active)

A beautiful dinner is going to be made by Sally tonight. (passive)

EXERCISES. Will / Be Going to

1. A: Why are you holding a piece of paper? B: I (write) a letter to my friends back home in Texas. 2. A: I'm about to fall asleep. I need to wake up! B: I (get) you a cup of coffee. That will wake you up. 3. A: I can't hear the television! B: I (turn) it up so you can hear it.